Date: October 17, 2022
Location: Rock Valley, Iowa (USA)
Address: 1219 Main Street, 51247
Type: Dust Fire
Fuel: Grain Dust
Industry: Grain Processing (Agriculture)
Equipment: Grain Dryer
Company: Cooperative Farmers Elevator
Database Incidents: None Recorded
Loss: No Injuries
Capital Cost: Unknown
Status: Open
Confirmation: Unconfirmed
Company Description:
According to its website, Cooperative Farmers Elevator is an agricultural cooperative in Rock Valley Iowa, with locations across the state. Services include feed, grain, and lumber products.
Incident Description:
On October 18, 2022, KTIV reported a fire at an agricultural cooperative in Rock Valley, Iowa
According to the Rock Valley Fire Chief, it was around 3:30 a.m. when they received a call from a worker who noticed the dryer was on fire. Upon arrival, flames and smoke were visible from the top of the dryer.
For mutual aid, Rock Valley Fire enlisted Hull Fire Department and Sioux Center Fire Department. Crews were on the scene for a little over three hours and used 75,000 gallons of water on the flames.
The dryer sustained a considerable amount of damage and is non-operational. 4,000 bushels of corn were lost in the fire, but no one was injured.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Sources:
KTIV
